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~t. llctcr (!Catbolic (!CburcbMass Schedule
Saturday VigilSundayMon. Wed., & Fri.ThursdayHoly HourNo Mass on Tuesdays
Holy Days of Obligation 8:30 AM & 7:00 PM
5:00PM8:30 & 11:00 AM
8:30AM7:00PM7:30PM
Parish Office HoursMonday, Wednesday, Friday
8:30am ~ 3:30pmEveryday except Tuesday
Receiving the SacramentsThe Sacrament of the Anointing of the SickAny Catholic with a life-threatening illness shouldreceive this sacrament even if not in immediatedanger of death .. Please call Father Grinnell and askhim to anoint you if you think you should receive thesacrament soon.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation
Every Thursday Evening during AdorationEvery Saturday -
3:45 PM until 4:45 PM(Also by appointment)
The Sacrament of MatrimonyThe Diocese of Arlington requires that the parishpriest be contacted at least six months before theintended wedding, We want to help all of ourcouples receive the abundant benefits and graces thatthe Sacrament of Matrimony can offer them.
The Sacrament of BaptismA class is required for parents having a child baptizedat St. Peter Parish for the first time. Please callFather Grinnell at 675-3432 to make arrangements.
12762 Lee Highway, Washington, VA 22747website: www.stpeterparishva.org
PastorReverend Father Horace Grinnell
Parish Phone NumbersPastor Rev. Father Horace Grinnell. (540) 675-3432
E-mail: [email protected] Bob Benyo (540) 937-5939
Email: [email protected] Hagarty, Office Manager (540) 675-3432
E-mail: [email protected]
Mary Ann Krammes, Cemetery Admin (540) 547-4441Mrs. Kathleen Tester, (540) 987-8764
Sunday:4th
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MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
Vigil MassDec. 19
5:00PM Jake Bailey
Sunday 8:30 AMDec. 2011:00AM4th Sunday of Advent
Monday 8:30 AMDec. 21St. Peter Canisius
Wednesday 8:30 AMDec. 23St. John of Kanty
Thursday 5:00 PMDec. 24
Christmas EveFriday 11:00 AMDec. 25The Nativity of the Lord
Matt, Anita Eire Ann &Anneliese
Pro Populo
Nita Johnson
Zebbie Johnson
Merv Bilyk +
Fr. Les Faquin
7f.,f:~~t....•..............................•.••.••......•••.......•OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED
ON FRIDAY, DEC. 25, CHRISTMAS DAY ~......................................................... ~
ENVELOPES FOR CHRISTMAS ANNUALFLOWERS AND TREES
Envelopes are in the vestibule for anyone whowishes to make a donation in remembrance or hon- ~or of a loved one. This will help in the purchasing .of the Christmas flowers and trees that adorn the-Church during this special time.
DONATION ENVELOPES FOR 2016PLEASE PICK UP YOUR DONATION ENVELOPESIN THE VESTIBULE FOR THE UPCOMING 2016YEAR. THANK YOU.
We pray for the passing of former parish-ioner, Stephen Curley. Mr. Curley died DI~on Dec. 15th. Visitation will be at St. Johnthe Evangelist Church in Warrenton onMonday, 12/21 from 2:00 p.m. until 7:30p.m., Rosary at 6:30 p.m. Burial Mass at St. Johnthe Evangelist at 11:00 a.m. on Tues., 12/22.Burial will be here at St. Peter Cemetery around12:15 pm.
PRAYERS FOR THE SICK
Please pray for the following members of our Parish:
Elaine ViguerieDeacon Charles CoutuColleen CybrowskiJane BurdickBernard T Renzy, IIIConstance GoskaRachel Cieplak
r--------------------I PLEASE HELP TO PREPARE OUR CHURCH :FOR CHRISTMAS~--------------------------------~II What can you do to prepare the church for Christ- I
Imas? Participate this Thurs., Dec. 24, at 10:30 am in I: the cleaning of the church for a sparkling ook! What II a great birthday gift this is for the Savior! :
THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATIONTOWARD CHRISTMAS FLOWERS AND
TREES. LISTED BELOW ARE LOVED ONESYOU WISH TO REMEMBER:
Anthony ZienkElaine ZienkRobert JunkRuth JunkMichael WardJessica Krammes
Raymond ButtersPatrick ButtersFrances ButtersAnne FacchinaHerb FacchinaKenneth & Leigh MerreyGerald & Marie Welcome
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It is with sadness to learn of the loss of r;=;r-'hAudrey Regnery's father, CoI. Robert D. Ib..! ~
Reid, Ret., on December 16th. His funeralwill be on Dec. 23rd at 10am at Open DoorBaptist Church in Culpeper. Immediately afterthe service he will be buried with full militaryhonors at the Culpeper National Cemetery.
St. Peter's Library--Check it out for good spir-itual reading and DVD's for you and for children!
WHAT TO GIVE FOR CHRISTMAS?
Take a look at the Lighthouse Catholic Media displayas you exit church, and include a DVD (or two or more)in your presents!
I STEWARDSHIP REFLEcrIONS
"For behold, when the voice of your greeting come to myears, the babe in my womb leapedfor joy." (LUKE 1:44)When you hear the scripture readings and Gospel readingeach Sunday, do you "Ieap for joy?" If not, don't blamethe lecturer or priest, rather look inside yourself. Do youprepare for Mass each week or do you just show up andexpect to be entertained?
1-------MONEYCOUNTERS NEEDED
1 St. Peter's is in need of money counters to calculate1weekend mass collections on Monday mornings afterthe 8:30 a.m. mass. You can count once a week, once
1 a month, whenever your schedule allows. Please call1Bob Mello at 540-937-4466, or email him at1 [email protected] if you can help out. Thank1you.
WHAT'SHAPPENING ATTHE SENIORCENTER??
Come to Scrabble School Senior Center this week for alittle fun: Starting at 11am at site on Mon.12/21, Minitrip, in county-Meet at Center 11:00 am Practicecarols, gather baskets. 12:00 Jackson House Christ;masParty/lunch, lead carols, deliver baskets; Tues., 12/22,Christmas Party 11am-2:00pm; Wed., 12/23, 11:00 amSpecial Christmas Game, 1:00 Mint bowl craft; Thurs.12/24 SITE CLOSED. A delicious lunch is free to all.Come and have fun. If you need to call: 540-987-3638.
........................................................•••••••..•••..•..................•.......•...Weekly Contributions for 12/13/15 -f.\1f General Collection- $3664-p Catholic Charities-$2532-
Thank You for your generosity!•...............................................
RETROUVAILLE has helped tens ofthousands of couples at all stages of disillusionment ormisery in their marriage. This program can help youtoo. For confidential information or to register for theprogram, call 703/351-7211 or visitwww.HelpOurMarriage.com
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTERWEEKEND.
Does the way you live your life and especially yourmarriage give praise and glory to God? Let Godtransform your marriage relationship.The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekendsare on 19-21 Feb in Herndon or 22-24 Apr. inFredericksburg. For more information or to apply,visit our website at renewmarriage-vanorth.org orcontact us at [email protected] or 703-378-4150
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S'I', A{J(;US'I'INI<} IUWLI<}C'I'ION(~IlOUP - "PEACE"
NO MEETING ON MONDAY, DEe. 21ST.The next meeting will be on Monday, Dec.28th."The eventuality of death will always to someextent compromise our experience of peace onthis earth." (taken from pg. 196, St. Augustineof Hippo.)If you want to know more about this, come joinus Monday morning for the St. Augustine re-flection group (9:15-10:15 am) in the backmeeting room at church.
••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••HELP ISNEEDED
Help is needed to clean the church for the thirdweekend and for the fourth weekend of everymonth. Individuals, couples or families are wel-come. At least two partners work anytime be re oron the Saturday of a weekend. Please co tact 1.Beattie at 987-8315 or'arbb234@ ahoo.c Con-s:i1.:
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Pastor's Piece
Dear friends,
Father Tuck Grinnell
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS MASS SCHEDULEMasses for Christmas: Christmas Eve: 5 pm
Christmas Day: 11 amMasses for New Years: New Years Eve: 7 pm (with Holy hour after from 7:30-8:30)
New Years Day: 11 am
OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONFESSIONWe have scheduled confessions from 3:45 pm-4:45 pm every Saturday and 7:30pm-8:30 pm every Thursday.Penance Services: St. John's: Front Royal: December 21 at 7 pm
Sacred Heart; Winchester: December 22 at 7 pm
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF CATHOLIC CHARITIES THIS YEAR
Your support is vital to our work, and we are grateful for your gifts of time, talent, and treasure.If you missed the opportunity to give to Catholic Charities, you may still do so. You can makeyour year-end gift in support of Catholic Charities by going online to www.ccda.net. Or you canmake a gift in next week's collection and note Christmas Collection/Catholic Charities on thememo portion of your check. All gifts stay in the diocese.
OUR PARISH COLLECTED $2,532.00
WISHING ALL ABLESSED CHRISTMAS
The Christmas Pledge
Believing in the true spirit of Christmas,I commit myself to
Remember those people who truly
need my gifts
Express my love in more direct ways than gifts
Examine my holiday activities in the light
of my deepest values
Be a peacemaker within my circle of
family and friends
Rededicate myself to my spiritual growth
Unplugthe
Christmasmachine~,